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This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the replacing of the air cleaner filter element. c) Included in the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance program  Minor Maintenance Service at 10,000 miles or one year from vehicle's original in-service date, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last Minor Maintenance Service, whichever occurs first.  Brake Pads (Front and Rear) - Check thickness and brake rotor condition  Engine oil - Change","item":{"id":"engine-oil-filter","category":"Fluids","name":"Engine oil and filter","system":"Engine lubrication","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"Frequent oil service is the foundation of long engine life and is the interval most owners need to track well."},"sourceTargetId":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet","review":null},{"id":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet-brake-fluid","brand":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat","year":2024,"engine":"Unknown","drivetrain":"Unknown","itemId":"brake-fluid","action":"replace","condition":"both","intervalMiles":null,"intervalMonths":24,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"footnote","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"Volkswagen's gasoline booklet sets brake fluid replacement at 3 years after registration, then every 2 years after. This record models the recurring interval after the initial service.","sourceName":"Volkswagen USA Warranty and Maintenance Booklets","citationUrl":"https://ownersliterature.vw.com/owners-literature-service/v1/document/11025511-673f-445a-a6a5-20b5f3e5cc59","evidenceSnippet":"ugs for damage  Windshield - Check for damage a) if equipped  Additional Maintenance Items Service Item IntervalModel Application Air Filter - Replace and clean screen Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first All Vehicles AWD Clutch - Change fluidEvery 3 yearsAll Applicable Vehicles Brake Fluid - Change3 years after registration, then every 2 years, regardless of mile- age All Vehicles Coolant Pump Toothed Belt - Check Every 180,000 miles or 15 yearsEngines with toothed belts Dust and Pollen Filter - ReplaceEvery 40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first All Vehicles Fron","item":{"id":"brake-fluid","category":"Fluids","name":"Brake fluid","system":"Braking system","defaultUnit":"months","whyItMatters":"Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, reducing braking consistency and increasing corrosion risk."},"sourceTargetId":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet","review":null},{"id":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet-dust-pollen-filter","brand":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat","year":2024,"engine":"Unknown","drivetrain":"Unknown","itemId":"dust-pollen-filter","action":"replace","condition":"both","intervalMiles":40000,"intervalMonths":24,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"table-row","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"Volkswagen lists dust and pollen filter replacement every 40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first.","sourceName":"Volkswagen USA Warranty and Maintenance Booklets","citationUrl":"https://ownersliterature.vw.com/owners-literature-service/v1/document/11025511-673f-445a-a6a5-20b5f3e5cc59","evidenceSnippet":"ars, whichever occurs first All Vehicles AWD Clutch - Change fluidEvery 3 yearsAll Applicable Vehicles Brake Fluid - Change3 years after registration, then every 2 years, regardless of mile- age All Vehicles Coolant Pump Toothed Belt - Check Every 180,000 miles or 15 yearsEngines with toothed belts Dust and Pollen Filter - ReplaceEvery 40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first All Vehicles Front Axle Differential Lock - Change fluid a) Every 3 yearsAll Applicable Vehicles Rear Axle Differential with Tor- que Vectoring - Change fluid Every 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first","item":{"id":"dust-pollen-filter","category":"Filters and ignition","name":"Dust and pollen filter","system":"HVAC","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"Cabin dust and pollen filters affect airflow and are often shortened by urban soot or poor air quality."},"sourceTargetId":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet","review":null},{"id":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet-engine-air-filter","brand":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat","year":2024,"engine":"Unknown","drivetrain":"Unknown","itemId":"engine-air-filter","action":"replace","condition":"both","intervalMiles":60000,"intervalMonths":72,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"table-row","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"Volkswagen lists engine air filter replacement and screen cleaning every 60,000 miles or 6 years.","sourceName":"Volkswagen USA Warranty and Maintenance Booklets","citationUrl":"https://ownersliterature.vw.com/owners-literature-service/v1/document/11025511-673f-445a-a6a5-20b5f3e5cc59","evidenceSnippet":" Ribbed Belt - Check condition  Sliding Sunroof - Perform noise and function test a)  Underbody - Inspect underbody protection, trim panels, wire routing, and plugs for damage  Windshield - Check for damage a) if equipped  Additional Maintenance Items Service Item IntervalModel Application Air Filter - Replace and clean screen Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first All Vehicles AWD Clutch - Change fluidEvery 3 yearsAll Applicable Vehicles Brake Fluid - Change3 years after registration, then every 2 years, regardless of mile- age All Vehicles Coolant Pump Toothed Belt -","item":{"id":"engine-air-filter","category":"Filters and ignition","name":"Engine air filter","system":"Intake","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"A neglected air filter can reduce efficiency and increase engine strain over time."},"sourceTargetId":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet","review":null},{"id":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet-spark-plugs","brand":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat","year":2024,"engine":"Unknown","drivetrain":"Unknown","itemId":"spark-plugs","action":"replace","condition":"both","intervalMiles":80000,"intervalMonths":72,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"table-row","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"The shared VW booklet assigns this model to the 80,000 mile / 6 year spark plug replacement group.","sourceName":"Volkswagen USA Warranty and Maintenance Booklets","citationUrl":"https://ownersliterature.vw.com/owners-literature-service/v1/document/11025511-673f-445a-a6a5-20b5f3e5cc59","evidenceSnippet":"ntial Lock - Change fluid a) Every 3 yearsAll Applicable Vehicles Rear Axle Differential with Tor- que Vectoring - Change fluid Every 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first Only Golf R Ribbed Belt Starter Generator and Tensioning Roller - Replace Every 110,000 milesAll Applicable Vehicles Spark Plugs - ReplaceEvery 40,000 miles or 4 years, whichever occurs first Only Arteon and Golf R Spark Plugs - ReplaceEvery 80,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first Only Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI, Taos, and Tiguan Sunroof (Panoramic) - Check function, clean and lub","item":{"id":"spark-plugs","category":"Filters and ignition","name":"Spark plugs","system":"Ignition","defaultUnit":"miles","whyItMatters":"Worn spark plugs can cause misfires, poor combustion, and catalytic-converter stress."},"sourceTargetId":"2024-volkswagen-passat-maintenance-booklet","review":null}]}